Focus on the Family Singapore regularly contributes opinions on pertinent issues relating to family and relationships to the press. Here are the stories featuring our expert opinions and the letters we have contributed to the editor.

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IN THE PRESS

年轻人直播做公益 也自我疗愈 (Young people livestream to do good, and find it therapeutic too)


Republished with permission
09 Apr 2021
Livestreamers have the space to express themselves, from topics about mental health to family issues
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IN THE PRESS

How Parents can Blunt the Edge of Sibling Rivalry Among Their Children


Republished with permission
04 Apr 2021
[Principal counsellor Alicia Boo said,] "even in the best of families, some sibling rivalry is part of standard growing-up pains."
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IN THE PRESS

十分访谈：青少年霸凌问题 (The Issue of Youth Bullying)


Republished with permission
18 Mar 2021
We encourage youth to step up when they see others being bullied. It can make adjustments to an attitude, a culture.
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IN THE PRESS

Two-thirds of Kids Aged Seven to Nine Use Smartphones Daily, Many are on Facebook: Survey


Republished with permission
07 Feb 2021
[Mr Chong Ee Jay, cyber wellness expert, shared,] "If they're already on social media, you need to caution them...Use the opportunity to educate them that there are real dangers online."
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IN THE PRESS

Nearly Half of Parents with Young Teens Fear Curbing Social Media Use Affects their Relationship


Republished with permission
07 Feb 2021
[Mr Chong Ee Jay, cyber wellness expert, said,] "Parents have to learn to let go and open up. If you simply curb their social media usage, teens feel like they are not trusted.
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IN THE PRESS

How to Co-parent Well After Divorce


Republished with permission
18 Jan 2021
[Including the child in marital conflict] cause undue stress on the child and worsen his feelings of guilt and shame as he often feels helpless and caught in the middle", says Ms Theresa Pong
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IN THE PRESS

Focus Upstream on Helping Young Couples Do Life Together


Republished with permission
24 Dec 2020
It is time to future-proof our generations by investing in healthy and loving homes.
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IN THE PRESS

How to Have A Successful Family Staycation


Republished with permission
21 Nov 2020
"What our children want most is our undivided attention. Spending distraction-free time with your child is a good way to learn more about him or her[," says Ms Skye Tan]
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IN THE PRESS

Primary, Secondary School Students May Be Taught 'Dangers of Loot Boxes' in Games from 2021


Republished with permission
21 Oct 2020
[Mr Chong Ee Jay said] guiding the young on cyber wellness issues goes beyond the classroom, it involves parents, teachers and the community.

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